Natural Disasters in Pecan Park, NM
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
51.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
39.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
80.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
1.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 98.1 |
| Wildfire | 82.1 |
| Heat Wave | 81.3 |
| Lightning | 61.4 |
| Winter Weather | 59.6 |
| Earthquake | 54.0 |
| Cold Wave | 44.9 |
| Hail | 29.0 |
| Avalanche | 23.4 |
| Ice Storm | 15.0 |
| Hurricane | 9.6 |
| Tornado | 7.0 |
| Strong Wind | 3.9 |
| Landslide | 3.8 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
7
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 30, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | SEVERE FIRE THREATS |
| Sep 22, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, FLOODING AND HEAVY RAINS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
31
Total IA Distributed
$132,063
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4795 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-4652 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4529 | 28 | $132,063 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4
Total Claims Paid
$151,028
Avg Claim Payout
$37,757
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,769,056
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
75
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1659 | Severe Storm(s) | 67 | $1,714,787 |
| DR-4529 | Biological | 3 | $34,242 |
| DR-4148 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $20,027 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$1,085,149
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $35,310 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $34,839 |
| 402.4: Community Flood Mitigation Project ; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins; 500.1: Flood Control - Floodwall; 500.2: Flood Control - Berm, Levee, or Dike | 1 | $1,000,000 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $15,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Pecan Park has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, heat wave. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 4 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,769,056 in public assistance recovery funding. $132,063 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.